St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ Established 1722 The Twenty-fourth Sunday After Pentecost

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1 St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ Established 1722 The Twenty-fourth Sunday After Pentecost Holy Eucharist November 4, 2018 Order of Service 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

2 Opening Acclamation Collect for Purity Glory be to God on high Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 a.m. THE WORD OF GOD BCP-323 BCP-323 BCP-324 The Collect Almighty and merciful God, of whose only gift it cometh that thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service: Grant, we beseech thee, that we may run without stumbling to obtain thy heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Ruth 1:1-18 Psalm 146 Lauda, anima mea BCP-803 Hebrews 9:11-14 The Gospel (please stand) Mark 12:28-34 Sermon The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People Confession and Absolution The Peace The Lord s Prayer THE HOLY COMMUNION The Rev. Charles W. Messer All Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Post Communion Prayer The Blessing and Dismissal BCP-328 BCP-328 BCP-330 BCP-332 BCP-336 BCP-339 BCP-339 2

3 Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30 a.m. THE WORD OF GOD Prelude Carillon Myron Roberts Processional Hymn Praise to the Living God H-372 Leoni Opening Acclamation BCP-355 Collect for Purity 3 BCP-355 Gloria Setting by Robert Powell S-280 The Collect Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Old Testament Ruth 1:1-18 In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to live in the country of Moab, he and his wife and two sons. The name of the man was Elimelech and the name of his wife Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion; they were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They went into the country of Moab and remained there. But Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left with her two sons. These took Moabite wives; the name of the one was Orpah and the name of the other Ruth. When they had lived there about ten years, both Mahlon and Chilion also died, so that the woman was left without her two sons and her husband. Then she started to return with her daughters-in-law from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that the LORD had considered his people and given them food. So she set out from the place where she had been living, she and her two daughters-in-law, and they went on their way to go back to the land of Judah. But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, "Go back each of you to your mother's house. May the LORD deal kindly with you, as you have

4 dealt with the dead and with me. The LORD grant that you may find security, each of you in the house of your husband." Then she kissed them, and they wept aloud. They said to her, "No, we will return with you to your people." But Naomi said, "Turn back, my daughters, why will you go with me? Do I still have sons in my womb that they may become your husbands? Turn back, my daughters, go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. Even if I thought there was hope for me, even if I should have a husband tonight and bear sons, would you then wait until they were grown? Would you then refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, it has been far more bitter for me than for you, because the hand of the LORD has turned against me." Then they wept aloud again. Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her. So she said, "See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law. But Ruth said, Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; Where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die there will I be buried. May the Lord do thus and so to me, and more as well, if even death parts me from you! When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more to her. The Response Psalm 146 Lauda, anima mea BCP-803 (Anglican Chant sung by the Choir) setting by Thomas Norris 1 Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul! * I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. 2 Put not your trust in rulers, nor in any child of earth, * for there is no help in them. 4

5 3 When they breathe their last, they return to earth, * and in that day their thoughts perish. 4 Happy are they who have the God of Jacob for their help! * whose hope is in the LORD their God; 5 Who made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that is in them; * who keeps his promise for ever; 6 Who gives justice to those who are oppressed, * and food to those who hunger. 7 The LORD sets the prisoners free; the LORD opens the eyes of the blind; * the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; 8 The LORD loves the righteous; the LORD cares for the stranger; * he sustains the orphan and widow, but frustrates the way of the wicked. 9 The LORD shall reign for ever, * your God, O Zion, throughout all generations. Hallelujah! The Epistle Hebrews 9:11-14 When Christ came as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation), he entered once for all into the Holy Place, not with the blood of goats and calves, but with his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and bulls, with the sprinkling of the ashes of a heifer, sanctifies those who have been defiled so that their flesh is purified, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to worship the living God! Gradual Hymn Fight the Good Fight with All Thy Might (v. 1-2/3-4) H-552 Pentecost 5

6 The Gospel (please stand) Mark 12:28-34 One of the scribes came near and heard the Saducees disputing with one another, and seeing that Jesus answered them well, he asked him, Which commandment is the first of all? Jesus answered, The first is, Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these. Then the scribe said to him, You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that he is one, and besides him there is no other ; and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love one s neighbor as oneself, this is much more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. After that no one dared to ask him any question. Sermon The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People (Form IV) Confession and Absolution The Peace Announcements THE HOLY COMMUNION The Rev. Charles W. Messer BCP-358 BCP-388 BCP-360 BCP-360 Anthem Greater Love Hath No Man John Ireland Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it. Love is strong as death. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness. Ye are washed, ye are sanctified, ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus; Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. I beseech you, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service 6

7 Presentation Hymn (Tune: Old Hundredth) Eucharistic Prayer A Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God, all creatures here below, Praise God above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. BCP-361 Sanctus (sung) Setting by Robert Powell S-129 Memorial Acclamation Setting by William Clisham, Jr. Amen Setting by McNeil Robinson II S-146 The Lord s Prayer Fraction Anthem BCP-364 Christ Our Passover Setting by David Hurd S-154 Agnus Dei Setting by David Hurd S-161 All Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Communion Hymn Let Thy Blood in Mercy Poured H-313 Jesu, meine Zuversicht Post Communion Prayer BCP-365 The Blessing BCP-366 Hymn at the Retiring Procession Rise Up, Ye Saints of God H-551 Festal Song The Dismissal BCP-366 Postlude Praeambullum in F Major Vincent Lübuck It has long been the custom at St. John s Church for the congregation to be seated and listen to the Organ Postlude. Please do not feel compelled to do so; but if you prefer to leave immediately after the candles are extinguished, please depart quietly so those who wish to do so may listen prayerfully to the Postlude. 7

8 UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendars and plan to attend invite and bring all your friends, neighbors and acquaintances to: TODAY - Sunday, November 4, 4:00 PM Candlelight Choral Evensong. SPECIAL MUSIC FUNDS: There are two non-budget supported special music funds. The Music Fund provides for guest singers and instrumentalists such as choristers for Evensongs, Christmas and Easter, for Easter brass, and Strings for special Mass settings. In the future it may also assist with special music programs in conjunction with our 300 th anniversary celebrations. While there are a few parishioners and friends who support this fund regularly, its balance after Easter 2018 and the Mozart Missa Brevis in June is currently very low. (Help!) The Organ Enhancement Fund assists with occasional special large-cost organ maintenance and enhancements (hence the name.) In the past this has paid for blower motor repairs, replacing a pedal reservoir that could not be repaired, and adding a special coupler to the organ console. Please consider contributing to either of these funds over and above but not in place of your regular pledge offering for parish benevolences and operating costs. Food Pantry: The Food Pantry distribution day is now only on Tuesday from noon to 2:00 p.m. This decision was made after some careful research which noted that there are a number of other pantry sites within Salem City which cover all the days of the week with the exception of Tuesday. There are copies of the distribution sites on the hall counter in the Parish House. Please note that we continue to need volunteers and contributions. We served 64 people this week. The November schedule is posted on the office door. There are still two open dates. 11/6 Sue, 11/13 Trudy, 11/20 Open, 11/27 Open. It s November! A chance to step back in time awaits you at the Alloway Baptist Church on November 10 th, 7:00 p.m.! Join us for The Camera Man, the 1928 silent film comedy starring Buster Keaton. Renown theater organist, Wayne Zimmerman, will accompany the film on the church s sweet 1931 Moeller pipe organ. Bring the whole family for this event and enjoy an evening full of laughs! See you there! Music Around the County is committed to bringing you quality musical events. Join the fun. We thank you for your support!!. Joanne Owen, for MAC 8

9 FOUND A set of keys were found by the steps going to the Sacristy. They are in the Church Parish Hall on the counter in the hall way. We appreciate the service of the Participants in Today s Worship: 8:00 a.m. Presiding and Preaching The Rev. Charles W. Messer Celebrants The People of St. John s Chalicist/Lector/POP Jim Davis 10:30 a.m. Presiding and Preaching The Rev. Charles W. Messer Assisting The Rev. Deacon Sally B. Maurer Celebrants The People of St. John s Musicians Bill Clisham, Minister of Music St. John s Choir Chalicist George Neff Lector/POP Ann Neff Acolyte Guild David Miller Ushers Attendance Oct 7 Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 28 8:00 a.m :30 a.m October 28 Pledge $ Loose $ Counters 11/4 Ron Magill/Curt Harker 11/11 Aud Hamilton?/Courtenay Reece? If you are not on the distribution list for St. John s blasts, please send a request to stjohnssalemnj@comcast.net and your name will be added. VOTE If an individual who qualifies for Salem County Specialized Transportation needs a ride to the polls, they can call to discuss and schedule a ride. The Salem Area Ministerium Cycle of Prayer: Today we pray for St. Mark s Church. 9

10 This Week s Parish Calendar Sun, Nov 4 The Twenty-fourth Sunday After Pentecost 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, in the Chapel with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 9:15 a.m. Christian Forum; 10:30 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist, Rite II, in the Church with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour ECW Birthday Sunday; ECW Meeting. 4:00 p.m. Evensong. Tue, 11/6 9:00-3:00 IAC; 12:00-2:00 Food Pantry; 7:00 p.m. NA. Wed, 11/7 Thu, 11/8 9:00-1:00 IAC-CIAC/YSC; 10:30 a.m. Bible Study; Noon Holy Eucharist and Healing in Chapel; 8:00 p.m. AA. 6:30 p.m. Pot Luck and Bible Study. Next Sunday s Service Sun, Nov 11 The Twenty-fifth Sunday After Pentecost 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, in the Chapel with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 9:15 a.m. Christian Forum; 10:30 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist, Rite II, in the Church with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour ECW Sandwich Sunday; Vestry Meeting. 10

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12 Church Directory Ordained Ministry The Rev. Charles W. Messer Cell (610) The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Cell (856) Ron Magill - Senior Warden (856) David Miller - Junior Warden (609) Ann Neff - Clerk (856) Mary Anne Clisham Recording Secretary (908) Ann Neff - Treasurer (856) Committees Liturgy and Worship Ron Wohlrab, Chair (856) Buildings and Grounds David Miller, Chair (609) Finance Chair Adult Education Eileen Miller, Chair (609) Youth Education Chair Outreach Rev. Sally Maurer, Chair (856) ECW President Eileen Miller (609) Parish Staff Warren Bye Parish Sexton (856) William F. Clisham, Jr., Minister of Music (908) Marjorie Warren Parish Secretary (856) Eileen Miller, Forerunner Editor (609) ecmiller114@gmail.com St. John s stjohnssalemnj@comcast.net 12